"Tasmaniac" meaning in All languages combined

See Tasmaniac on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Tasmaniacs [plural]
Etymology: Blend of Tasmania + maniac. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Tasmania|maniac}} Blend of Tasmania + maniac Head templates: {{en-noun}} Tasmaniac (plural Tasmaniacs)
  1. (colloquial, humorous) A native or inhabitant of Tasmania, Australia. Tags: colloquial, humorous
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